Project Seabird Phase IIA: India’s Naval Base at Karwar

Explore Project Seabird Phase IIA at Karwar, Karnataka—India’s strategic naval expansion, INS Kadamba infrastructure, maritime security and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

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Context

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) inaugurated residential accommodations and critical trunk utility infrastructure under Project Seabird Phase IIA at the Naval Base Karwar, Karnataka.

About Project Seabird

Nature: The Indian Navy’s flagship mega-infrastructure project to develop INS Kadamba, a modern deep-water naval base at Karwar on Karnataka’s western coast.
Objective: Provide a dedicated military harbour, reduce congestion at Mumbai’s naval facilities, and support the basing, repair, maintenance and logistics of warships, submarines and aircraft carriers.
Foundation Stone: Laid by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in October 1986.

Key Features

Strategic Location: Karwar’s deep waters and hilly coastal terrain provide natural concealment and enhance operational security.
Naval Infrastructure: Includes berthing facilities, repair infrastructure and support facilities for destroyers, frigates and submarines.
Phase IIA Expansion: Incorporates a Naval Air Station, missile and ammunition depots, residential facilities and integrated logistics infrastructure.
Environmental Sustainability: Includes wastewater recycling, efficient waste management and energy-saving measures, with the project designed to meet environmental standards and pursue IGBC Gold certification.
Indigenisation: Emphasises domestic procurement of materials, equipment and engineering services, supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat.